What is the difference between the two versions of 'to be'?
There are two different verbs meaning 'to be' in Spanish- ser and estar. They are used for different things.
The uses for ser can be remembered using the acronym 'Doctor':
Date, Occupation, Characteristic, Time, Occupation, Relation.
The uses for Estar can be remembered using the acronym 'Place'.
Position, Location, Action, Condition, Emotion.
EH
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